2 Day You are Loved Retreat with Antarma in Hertfordshire, England

Accommodation

Check-in Time:

16:30

Check-out Time:

21:00

You will be staying in an enchanting glampsite and new barn accommodation with modern amenities with a view of the rolling hills.

Program

Many have had breakthroughs in their creative musical and space holding journeys through taking part in the circles that Antarma encourages as part of retreats and events, which empower peoples expression to come through.

You will be opening your voices and have the opportunity to share your lyrics, poetry, songs etc. Come prepared with something you have ready to share OR develop it while you are there, OR improvise in the moment.

In the spirit of unity UBUNTU, you will share a circle of safe space for expression and heart listening of your lyrics, poetry, songs, raps, prayers, sounds from the heart and soul, tears, laughter and everything else!

You will gain confidence in bringing your individual expression into the group expression, supporting the individual and supporting the whole. It is a nourishing experience to be in the flow of the original essence of hip hop! Peace love unity and having fun!

Ancient prayers from every tradition and modern spontaneous flow all welcome.

The spirit will guide the moment - both very gentle and very energising joyful expressions!

Please bring your instruments / writing material/any material you have to share / blankets / pillows / rugs / warm items and whatever you need for your comfort.

This is the second year running this retreat at the beautiful Croft Farm where you will be in a serene setting with lots of greenery and nature surrounding you.

The flow is unique and includes the following during sessions with Antarma:

Sound, Sanskrit mantras, silence
Sharing circles, sadhana (practice), Shri Yantra puja,
Poetry, lyrics, drumming, dance
Sauna, ice baths, sacred fireside jamming

Schedule

Please note that for this 2-day retreat, you will arrive on the second day of the program.

Day 1 (not included)

16:30 - 17:00 Arrival at Croft Farm
17:00 - 20:00 Opening sharing and session
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Participants booked for Day 1 only depart

Day 2

10:30 Arrival at Croft Farm (applicable to Day 2 new arrivals only)
11:00 - 14:00 Opening sharing and session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 19:30 Session 2
19:30 Day 1 closing
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner
21:00 Participants booked for Day 2 only depart

Day 3

10:30 Arrival at Croft Farm (applicable to Day 3 new arrivals only)
11:00 - 14:00 Opening sharing and session 1
14:00 - 15:00 Lunch
15:00 - 19:30 Session 2
19:30 Day 2 closing
20:00 - 21:00 Dinner

About Antarma

Whether playing solo for thousands at festivals or intimate groups at retreats / events, Antarma takes people through transformational, life affirming experiences with music, joyful celebration, poetry and mantra sadhana (practice).

His upbeat Djembe Drumming can make any crowd go wild and come together. Often you will find him dancing amongst them getting everyone involved. His unique spectrum of Deeply Relaxing Mantras Slokas (verses), guided meditations and specially adapted English mantra translations, with blessing of his Guru Mata Vijnanamba Paramahamsa Parivrajika, make the meaning of ancient Slokas of Sanatan Dharma feel relevant to the minds and hearts of today.

Antarma’s debut singles, Aum Shakti Aum and Just to Live, have been well received and it is humbling to hear how many hearts continue to feel deeply moved by the message and Peace that comes through the songs. ‘You are Loved’ was released in September 2023 and Yemanja early 2024.

Antarma has shared globally at live concerts, ceremonies and retreats in the UK, Portugal, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, France, Bali, India, Malaysia and more. He has featured at festivals including Udaya Live - Bulgaria, Geneva International Yoga Festival, Mind Body Spirit - London, LoveJam, All About Love and Medicine in England.

Instructors

Antarma Buckland

Antarma shares deep relaxation and ecstatic celebration, invoking peace and unity through Sanskrit Mantra, delicate guitar, empowering affirmations, poetry, and energetic Djembe drumming, at events, retreats, and festivals. All the music mantras and practices Antarma shares are intended to bring the highest deepest peace joy celebration and love for all hearts, nature, and all beings.

Location

The Croft Farm is founded on Land of Outstanding Beauty, nestled amongst whimsical woodlands to one side, with views of the rolling hills of Great Gaddesden to the other.

It is perfectly situated on the doorstep of two national parks, with hot-tubs and a whole array of exciting places nearby to keep you entertained.

It's a space designed for people to escape the fast-paced, digitalised modern world, and reconnect with themselves and each other facilitated by Mother Nature. A staycation space for people to slow down, enjoy, breathe pure air and make memories to cherish.

The glampsite has been built using reclaimed materials by re-purposing waste from construction sites, it helps to decrease the huge amount which is sent to landfill every year. This eco-conscious attitude drives the ambition to adopt solutions for rain-water harvesting, renewable energy, and eventually a circular-space.

The Croft Farm has a colourful history having initially started out as the ripe land of DeebsDay Music and Arts Festival to which it hosts for a weekend every summer.

The festival ethos of "Everybody Love Everybody" is hard not to tap into whilst at the farm and the creative quirks dotted around the space are a reminder of the charm of this home-grown festival.

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Food

Light snacks (fruit and nuts) will be provided during the break between the sessions. Meals are vegan/vegetarian. Let them know your dietary requirements / preferences.

The following meals are included:

Snacks
Drinks

The following drinks are included:

Water

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Organic
Ayurvedic

If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

What's included

A nourishing 2 day retreat with immersive activities - Sound, Sanskrit mantras, silence, sadhana (practice), poetry, lyrics, drumming, dance, jamming, sharing circles to open and close, as well as time for sharing your own hearted centred song or creative expressions
1 night accommodation
Nourishing vegan / vegetarian meals

What's not included

Travel - flights and train
Optional treatments
Expenditure not listed

How to get there

Recommended Airports

LCY

London City Airport

51 km

Transfer not provided

LHR

Heathrow Airport

36 km

Transfer not provided

If you are travelling by train to Hemel Hempstead Station:

There are cabs that wait directly outside the station and Uber does operate in Hemel too.

If you are driving:

Typing The Croft Farm into google maps usually gets you to the correct place too.
You'll see a small wooden sign with "The Croft" opposite the layby.
Once you've turned in from the main road, veer left and then you will see the cow fields and shipping containers on your left as you drive up the road, the car parking area is in between the two green shipping containers.
The barn will then be on the next right turn you see.

Please contact the venue for detailed guidance.

Cancellation Policy

A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.

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